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The correct spelling is nays.

How to pronounce nays

noun

Say it like: Nay-s

The correct spelling is nays. A vote against. For example: "I vote nay, even though the motion is popular, because I would rather be right than popular."

Usage Examples

I vote nay, even though the motion is popular, because I would rather be right than popular.

The vote is 4 in favor and 20 opposed; the nays have it.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A vote against.
  2. 2.A person who voted against.
  3. 3.A denial; a refusal. https//books.google.com/books?id=uysQzJy9IwMC&pg=PA818&dq=%22word+nay+a+denial+refusal%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwij_5CHi-3cAhWJ2FMKHWjCDdMQ6AEIJzAA#v=onepage&q=%22word%20nay%20a%20denial%20refusal%22&f=false

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